IAM Engineer with Python Development Experience || Montreal, QC || Fulltime FTE

Job Title: IAM Engineer with Python Development Experience

Location: Montreal, QC

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time FTE

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced IAM Engineer with strong Python development and automation experience to support enterprise Identity and Access Management and Directory Services environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PingDS (ForgeRock Directory Services), Python, Linux/RHEL, LDAP/LDAPS, scripting, automation, APIs, and production support.

The role requires a combination of IAM engineering, directory services, Python development, automation, migration, deployment, troubleshooting, and production operations experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production-quality Python applications, scripts, utilities, automation tools, and integrations supporting IAM and Directory Services.
• Build Python-based solutions for automation, data processing, migration, reconciliation, validation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational activities.
• Support PingDS / ForgeRock Directory Services environments, including configuration, deployment, migration, upgrades, maintenance, and production support.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PingDS plugins, extensions, and custom integrations where required.
• Work with existing Java-based PingDS components and understand their integration with the overall IAM environment.
• Support directory migrations, upgrades, deployments, data reconciliation, validation, and production implementation activities.
• Develop and consume REST APIs and integrations using Python and other technologies.
• Troubleshoot IAM and directory-related issues across application, infrastructure, network, and data layers.
• Perform Linux/RHEL administration and troubleshooting, including filesystem, permissions, processes, services, networking, log analysis, and performance troubleshooting.
• Develop Python and Bash/Shell automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual activities.
• Work with LDAP/LDAPS, directory schemas, replication, certificates, TLS, REST APIs, JSON, and IAM security concepts.
• Participate in application and platform deployments using CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices.
• Use Git-based source control, code reviews, testing frameworks, package management, and secure coding practices.
• Support production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes and automation improvements.
• Collaborate with IAM, security, application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams on complex technical issues.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on Python development experience.
• Experience building Python automation, utilities, APIs/integrations, data-processing solutions, and production scripts.
• Strong experience with IAM / Identity and Access Management technologies.
• Hands-on experience with PingDS / ForgeRock Directory Services is strongly preferred.
• Experience with PingDS migration, upgrade, configuration, deployment, and production support.
• Experience with PingDS plugins, extensions, or custom integrations is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Java and ability to understand existing Java-based components is desirable.
• Strong Linux/RHEL experience.
• Strong scripting experience with Python and Bash/Shell.
• Experience with LDAP/LDAPS, directory services, replication, schemas, certificates, TLS, REST APIs, and JSON.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks, Python package management, and code review practices.
• Understanding of IAM security fundamentals and secure development practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

AI / GenAI Skills:

• Basic understanding of AI/GenAI concepts.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or equivalent tools for coding, scripting, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to validate AI-generated code and follow appropriate security, quality, privacy, and secure-use practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with enterprise IAM transformation or directory migration projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale, highly available production IAM environments.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps automation.
• Experience in enterprise security, banking, financial services, or other regulated environments.